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Layoffs 2023: Hundreds of workers at risk as Cisco layoffs begin

Layoffs 2023: Hundreds of workers at risk as Cisco layoffs begin

Hundreds of workers are at risk in San Francisco Bay Area cities because Cisco Systems Inc. an American-based multinational digital communications technology company is set to lay off workers in October. Cisco Systems Inc, which

UAW Members Call for Industry-Wide Strike to Offset CEOs Arrogance

UAW Members Call for Industry-Wide Strike to Offset CEOs Arrogance

Majority members of UAW are urging fellow workers to join them for an industry-wide strike amid widespread frustration at the Big Three GM, Ford and Stellantis. If fellow members join the current strikers, this would

Prolonged UAW Strike Bad for US Economy: President Joe Biden

Prolonged UAW Strike Bad for US Economy: President Joe Biden

Joe Biden, who claims to be the most pro-union president in modern US history, is concerned about the effects of prolonged strike on the country’s economy. The US has been trying to emerge a leader

Layoff Tsunami: Dunzo delays salaries; CEO warns of layoffs

Layoff Tsunami: Dunzo delays salaries; CEO warns of layoffs

Dunzo, an Indian startup, has been delaying salaries of its employees. Dunzo co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO), Kabeer Biswas, has also warned of another round of layoffs. Many employees will also have to vacate

Does Normal Hiring Level Reflect a State Economy?

Does Normal Hiring Level Reflect a State Economy?

It’s the start of all seasons in the United States in September, school, football and pay raises and hiring. This idea has also garnered millions of views on TikTok with people discussing hiring increases. But

Deloitte Layoff 2023: More than 800 UK workers at risk, See details

Deloitte Layoff 2023: More than 800 UK workers at risk, See details

Deloitte United Kingdom (UK), the largest of the Big Four audit firms globally, is planning to layoff some workers because of the slowdown in the second half of the current financial year. This layoff can

McDonald’s, Burger King, and Starbucks to Raise Pay for Workers

McDonald’s, Burger King, and Starbucks to Raise Pay for Workers

Fast-food giants in California, US McDonald’s, Burger King and Starbucks among others have finally bowed down to their workers' demands for a pay raise. Nearly half a million fast-food workers will see wage hikes, with

Why are South Korea rail workers holding 1st strike in 4 years?

Why are South Korea rail workers holding 1st strike in 4 years?

South Korea’s railway workers started a four-day strike on 14 September, demanding improved working conditions and an increase in salaries. The strike, the first since November 2019, started on Thursday at 9:00 am with a

Is Workers Compensation and Benefits Enough to Cover Risks?

Is Workers Compensation and Benefits Enough to Cover Risks?

A safe workplace is good for business, but what if an accident happens and a worker suffers an injury? Risk management plans are well and good, but companies have to be ready with accidents and

Layoff Tsunami: Why Binance Fired CEO? Over 100 Workers at risk

Layoff Tsunami: Why Binance Fired CEO? Over 100 Workers at risk

Layoffs have been affecting employees across the world. Mass layoff has become common in tech firms, with over 65,000 workers laid off this summer. The layoff trend has now affected Brian Shroder, Binance US President